Kyle Richards’ Floral Maxi Dress on Instagram

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Howdy partner! Although it’s not the way I would think to wear it, I totally love the way Kyle Richards cowgirl-ed up this floral maxi dress for a cute pre-fall lewk during a recent trip to Aspen. And what’s great is that if she wants to wear it back in the BH, all she needs to do is trade in the bolo tie for a diamond necklace and the boots for some Amina Muaddi’s and she’s ready to go. 

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There’s something about fall’s fresh, crisp air that evokes not only a change of season, but also maybe even a change in yourself. Right at the top of that autumn-ready list could be a go-to warm beverage and even a new ‘do. These new wig styles for fall 2021 can help satisfy that sudden urge to switch up your look, particularly with extensions that don’t require any commitment. (Even easier!)

We chatted with the pros to find out the hottest hairstyles and most anticipated fall looks. They can be achieved just with hair extensions—some even by yourself at home. Wigs have been a moment, but other hair enhancements are swooping in, too. Keep reading to learn more about the (faux) fall hair trends you’ll catch us rocking in the coming months.

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Rich-Colored Wigs With Bangs

If you’re in the mood to play around with color this fall, particularly shades of red, good news. Red hair is in the forecast, says Tamika Gibson, celebrity stylist and founder of Bold Hold products. Plus, she says, bangs are becoming popular again and can quickly transform a person’s vibe. “With a dark-colored wig in mahogany or red and a bang, a person can create a whole new look for the cooler months,” she says.

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Sleek, Straight Sew-Ins

If you haven’t considered a sew-in weave since 2010, we get it. The style takes quite some time to achieve, and finding the perfect stylist to help can be like dating after a dry spell. However, sew-ins are a great protective style that you can wear for 4-to-6 weeks while your hair rests. Whether you opt for closure with your sew-in or prefer to go laceless with a leave-out, consider a sleek, straight sew-in for fall.

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Clip-In Extensions

Hairstylist Brittany Johnson, who works for Mayvenn, wants clip-in extensions to be on your radar for the fall. You can install them easily whenever you feel like it, making them great for those who prefer a temporary enhancement. But there are some things you need to know first.

“The best way to blend clip-ins with your natural hair depends on the texture of the clip-ins as well as how they’re manufactured,” explains Johnson. “Clip-Ins with a seamless weft are easier to blend at your root because they tend to lay flatter.”

If your clip-ins are straighter than your natural hair, you’ll either need to straighten your hair or curl your clip-ins, depending on your desired end result. “For curly hair with curly clip-ins, doing a twist or braid-out while your clip-ins are already installed is a great way to make both natural textures blend,” she adds. And be sure to wash your clip-ins after every second or third wear and to take them out when sleeping.

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Crimped Hair

Much like many early-2000s fashion trends, Y2K-inspired hair is making a solid comeback. Next on the radar for fall is a resurgence of crimped hair. One celebrity fan of this style is none other than Queen Nicki Minaj. You can buy a crimped wig or extensions, or do the crimping yourself with a tool like the Revlon 3Barrel Ceramic Jumbo Hair Waver ($22.65 at Amazon). Don’t forget to add subtle baby hair to get all of the retro vibes out of this look. We like The Hair Diagram Bold Hold Lace Jelly to get the perfect swirls and swoops to enhance the style.

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Short, Bold Cuts

Short hair, do care. If quarantine put your dreams of rocking a short wig on hold, Ngozi Opara, founder of Heat Free Hair, assures us that showing out this fall with a short haircut is something to add to your fall beauty bucket list.

“After [more than a] year of quarantine and now having to adjust to this new ‘normal,’ I think people are going to be excited to experience fall this year and show up and show out!” she says. “It’s the perfect time of year for edgy, short cuts, bobs and pixies.”

Naturally, if you are looking to spend your retirement in place, you want your yard to be comfortable, safe, and conducive to aging as well as for it to look beautiful. Thankfully, there are yard solutions out there that will ensure age never becomes a problem.

Low Maintenance Landscaping

A landscape that requires a lot of work is the last thing you want as you age. You want a landscape that is easily kept looking its best, even if you decide to have it professionally maintained.

The good news is that you can have a lush yard without putting in too much effort. It’s simple: use native plants as much as possible.

Compared to non-native varieties, native plants require less watering and care. You can use the “Native Plant Finder Tool” from the National Wildlife Federation if you are not sure what plants are local to your region and climate.

Alternatively, you can visit a local native plant nursery to find which plants will grow best in your yard. Chances are, they’ll offer you some professional guidance as well as a wide selection of natives.

Another option is to invest in planned xeriscaping. This is a low-maintenance and energy-efficient landscaping practice that reduces the need for irrigation.

It is the best solution if you live in an area that is extremely sunny and drought-prone. The easiest way to enter the world of xeriscaping is to use succulents, cacti, and palm trees to replace grass and other water-hungry plants.

Setting Up an Aging-Friendly Garden

Now that many of us are cooking three meals a day from our homes, creating an herb and vegetable garden is also a good idea.

No matter your age, eating healthy foods and exercising can immensely improve your quality of life. Gardening offers you an opportunity to do both.

But the body gets a bit stiff and uncooperative as we age, even with healthy lifestyle habits. Still, you can garden at any age, as long as you have an aging-friendly garden.

To prevent stiffness or pain in your muscles or joints, go with elevated gardens in vertical planters or containers.

It’s much easier to tend to plants that grow on trellises or poles. Not sure what to plant in your vertical garden? Here are a few ideas:

• Veggies: Tomatoes, peppers (compact varieties), onions (miniature), garlic, eggplant (miniature), cucumbers (miniature), carrots, beans.
• Greens: Swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, mustard greens, leaf lettuce, kale, cabbage.
• Fruits: Strawberries, muskmelon (midget).
• Herbs for sunny walls: Wheatgrass, thyme, stevia, savory, sage, rosemary, parsley, oregano, nasturtium, mint, borage, bee balm, basil, marjoram, lemongrass, lemon balm, dill, cumin, cilantro, chives.

In case you have or develop mobility problems in the future, a vertical garden will eliminate some of the bending and kneeling usually involved in gardening.

You can buy raised beds or vertical garden systems or you can go the DIY route. For instance, you can build your own leaning ladder garden.

Gardening is much easier with the right tools and equipment. Using lightweight pruners, good gloves, and kneeling stools is a great way to prevent injuries and make gardening more fun.

Buy ergonomic tools for your garden. Avoid using tools that have very short handles. If you need help picking out the right tools, this list of “ease-of-use” gardening tools from the Arthritis Foundation should come in handy.

In addition to getting the right tools, you also need to install a proper irrigation system. Irrigation systems can be pricey, but they are key for senior-friendly gardening. Dragging a heavy garden hose or carrying a big watering pot can be tiresome.

Lighting

Landscaping with evening ambiance is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. If you want to ensure that your yard will remain secure and safe even as you age, invest in proper landscape lighting.

Thanks to the advancements of budget-friendly solar-powered and LED garden lights, making sure your property is well-lit is easier than ever.

To make the space more inviting, you can add well-placed string lights and lanterns. Pay special attention to the steps in your yard and other areas that pose trip and fall hazards.

Sensor lighting is also a good idea. Motion sensor-based lighting can help prevent accidents when you go outside the house at night. As you move about your property, it will automatically light up areas of your yard.

Shade

Having a chance to spend a lot of time outside, in your beautiful yard, is great. But baking in the sun all day long isn’t good for your health.

If you want to have a peaceful place of respite in your yard, make sure your landscape design includes lots of shade. A strategically placed pavilion, pergola, or tree can provide a good amount of shade.

Adding garden rooms may be an even better idea. A garden room with well-designed roof eaves will offer shade in the summer but won’t prevent the sunlight from entering the garden room in the winter.

So, you will have a year-round quiet spot in your garden where you can read, relax, or entertain guests. This brings us to our next point:

Ample Seating Areas

If you want your outdoor living space to be suitable for all ages, it should have a few strategically placed benches and seats.

It might be important to have outdoor seating space to accommodate family members coming over to visit or a social space for card parties.

Even if you don’t plan on having many visitors, ample outdoor seating is important for the aging homeowner.

You will always have a convenient place to rest while gardening and admire the fruits of your labor if you add comfortable outdoor chairs or benches in several areas of your yard.

Walkways

So that you can easily move around your yard, add plenty of flat walkways. Moreover: wide, curving, gently sloping paths are a great alternative to outdoor steps.

These paths should be at least 4 feet wide. If you develop mobility issues, the walkways will be easier to navigate.

Instead of using river rocks or wood chips, it’s best to use fine gravel or pavers to line these paths.

How do you maintain your yard? Have you installed adequate lighting? Do you live in a drought-prone area? If so, what do you grow in your yard? What is your favorite spot in your garden?

Some years ago, when my mother flew alone across Canada to visit with me, I was desperate to find a way to rekindle our former deep emotional connection.

Since she had remarried several years earlier, I felt that I had lost some of our precious bond. Her opinions and personality often took a backseat to her new husband’s much stronger presence. I very much wanted to reconnect with her in some meaningful way that did not rehash old wounds or bring up negative connotations. Thus, no “why?” and “when will you…?” conversations.

I thought about the times we had been happiest together in earlier years. I made a list of some of those powerful points of sharing as: nature, songs, books, travel, and – in our case, since I am a singer – singing.

Over the course of the 10 days that she was with me on her own, I made a point of bringing each of those themes into our lives in a variety of ways that I hoped would seem unforced. In the end, it was a wonderfully memorable 10-day visit partly because of those points of connection.

I realized then, as I do now, that sometimes we can reawaken a relationship through sharing positive, deep feelings without falling into recrimination or the need to look back. Sometimes we can decide to “start now” and create new points of connection.

Here are a few ideas based on my five universal themes. I hope they will help you in your journey to reconnect with a loved one:

Nature

If you are looking to create a bond with a young person, a grandchild perhaps, I suggest you read Rachel Carson’s brief, yet remarkable book called, The Sense of Wonder. Carson, who is considered the “mother of environmentalism,” was inspired to write the book after a visit from her grandnephew to her seaside home in Maine. 

They explored the natural wonders that were in her backyard: the ocean, the tide pools and the forests. In the book, she wrote: “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”

Few of us have water-side homes to explore. But perhaps you can find a park in your area and go for an early morning or a sunset walk – times that are quieter and more conversation-inducing. Take a trip through your senses. Share what you see, hear, smell and feel as you walk.

Or, barring that, start and grow a plant or two together in your home. Take photos. Share its stages of growth with your young (or older) companion. Watching plants grow is captivating for most people – no matter their age.

Songs

My mother loved music. One morning, we sat together on her bed and played some of our favourite songs. She started with, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!” She told me why that song was so meaningful to her. But I knew the story and the song well because when I was very young, she often sang it to me when she woke me up for school in the morning. In a way, it was “our” song. 

I responded with a song that had captivated me for years, Joni Mitchell’s, “Both Sides Now.” If I were to share that song with her these days (she passed on a few years ago), I would also show her the heart-breaking scene from the filmLove Actually where Mitchell’s recording of “Both Sides Now” underscores the deep sense of betrayal that the character feels in the moment. This kind of song-sharing can lead to conversations that are both deep-ranging and joyously rich. 

We all have favourite songs. Most of us have background stories about those songs that can reveal qualities about ourselves that are hard to articulate in any other way. Try this with someone you care about. Music can rekindle love. 

Books

Many of us have read at least one book that we could call “life-changing.” These consequential books reveal a lot about who we are and where we came from. One book that grabbed me by the heart and did not let go for years was Alan Watts’ tome, The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. 

I would not have told many people about how powerful this book became for me. But I did talk about it with my mother. And we learned a lot about one another during the ensuing discussion.

Do you have a book that has unsettled you, changed or delighted you in some memorable way? Share that experience as a way to broaden your conversation. Books, like eyes, can be doorways to the soul.

Travel

I am not suggesting that you get on a plane and fly to an exotic place in order to reconnect. Of course, you could do that, and what a blast! But there is a simpler, less costly way to share travel by simply talking about a place you dream of visiting. And by looking at travel videos on the internet. 

My dream place was Bali, Indonesia. And my mom, whose Celtic last name was Deane, wanted to return to Ireland. She never got there. But our conversations, full of laughter and hope about places we loved from afar, certainly brought us closer together.

Singing

There are few shared diversions as enjoyable, touching and poignant as singing together. My mom and I went one step further; first, we had a singing lesson! I had been a singer and vocal coach for many years at the time of her visit. So I warmed us both up with some zany vocal exercises and a little bit of deep breathing, which brought us to tears of laughter. 

Then we sang through a book of enchanting old Irish songs. It was heartbreakingly wonderful. I encourage you to sing with your loved ones as often as you can. It is near impossible to stay distant from the people with whom you sing. 

Music, nature, books, and travel… any of these areas, when shared in a simple, authentic way, can create big magic in a relationship and a strong sense of reconnection. 

Have you found other points of re-connection or other ways to reignite a bond with loved ones? If so, please share them with us!

Never let anyone tell you it’s too late. At 75 years old, country superstar Dolly Parton has released her first fragrance. Dolly – Scent from Above is a partnership with ScentBeauty and is the flirty, floral scent you’d expect from the icon. “I call my Dolly perfume ‘Scent from Above’ because it is excellently heavenly,” Parton said in a statement. “I hope you feel as blessed and as pretty as I do when you wear it.”

Stephen Mormoris, CEO of ScentBeauty, added: “Dolly Parton is a cultural icon that’s resonating with people all over the world. She is cross-generational. We’re honored that she chose to work with ScentBeauty for her first foray into the world of beauty and see this as the start of a long-term, successful partnership.”

Dolly – Scent from Above Eau de Parfum launched exclusively at HSN this week and it sold out faster than any fragrance has in the last decade for the retailer. Parton had the highest sales for a fragrance launch on a single week day, according to a rep from HSN. That’s no joke.

Although the 2-piece set, the roller ball and body cream all sold out, HSN restocked the perfume itself so that’s up for grabs—for now.

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Notes of mandarin, peony blossoms, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and patchouli give Scent from Above a sweet but still sulty feel. It’s the perfect scent as we head into fall. And of course, the ultra-feminine bottle is all Dolly with its rhinestone hearts and playful butterflies. It’s a must-have for any Dolly fan—or anyone who just wants to gift themselves a little glam.